Budget 2023-24 is not a complete package for the Agricultural sector
Rural development outlay has declined from Rs 2.43 trillion in FY23 (Revised) to Rs 2.38 trillion in FY24.
Agriculture
Climate Resilience in Indian Agriculture: How can last-mile financing of new technologies contribute substantially?
To achieve the goal of a resilient world, considerable transformations are required to significantly increase investments and activities aimed at coping with the immediate and inevitable effects of climate change.
AI-led smart farming solutions transforming agriculture in India
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella uses the example of an Indian farmer to advocate for AI solutions in the future of agriculture
How India is utilising its technology potential to build the future of agri-tech
The government has taken initiatives to boost the agri-tech sector with schemes such as ‘Innovation & Agri-Entrepreneurship Development’ and Rs 500 crore accelerator programme to enhance Agri-Tech start-ups
How drones can boost India’s agri-sector and create millions of jobs
India’s bold and measured approach to spur unmanned aviation or drones has been celebrated across a wide spectrum of stakeholders, especially in the agriculture sector. That said, to make the most of this regulatory landscape, drones are now part of the core agri-equipment repertoire alongside tractors, cultivators, ploughs, diggers, and combine harvesters. Putting drones at …
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Key market drivers for the evolving AgriFinTech sector in India
In India, Agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector contributes around 20 percent (2020-21) to the Gross Value Added (GVA) of the country, but these sectors together support the livelihood of nearly 60 percent of the population. Traditionally, India adopted a supply-led approach to increase the flow of agricultural credit and the current policy and regulatory regime …
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Digital transformation unlocking new possibilities in agricultural processing industry
A digital transformation expert discusses how having a digital twin can add value via the technological solutions to the agricultural processing industry
Analysis of Synergies and Trade-offs in the Water-Energy-Food Nexus
A Case Study on the Indo-Gangetic Plain
Sustainable farming: Path to enriching lives
We look at the numerous ways that sustainable farming might help solve the expanding food problem, as climate change is one of the most significant elements affecting food security. The world is witnessing an unprecedented setback in its hunger eradication efforts. The 2020 Global Food Security Index (GFSI), showed that food security is in decline, …
Five essential commodities that will be hit by war in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine is threatening further disruption to already stretched supply chains. Ukraine and Russia may only account for a small proportion of the imports of major manufacturing nations like Germany and the US, but they are essential suppliers of raw materials and energy for many crucial supply chains. Though the economic consequences of …
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